Imagine walking through 700 years of history with just a swipe on your phone. That’s the future of cultural preservation, according to the 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, where the city’s iconic Central Axis stole the spotlight!
From Yongding Gate to the Bell and Drum Towers, this 7.8-kilometer marvel—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is getting a tech makeover. Think digital twins (no, not ), AI-powered replicas, and even QR codes that turn tourists into heritage guardians!
Sun Xinjun, a Beijing official, put it plainly: ‘Preservation needs innovation.’ And Beijing delivered—Tencent’s ‘Digital Central Axis’ lets users explore 300,000 virtual plants and 2.2 million buildings via a mini-app. Talk about #ThrowbackThursday meets #TechTuesday!
But here’s the coolest hack: the ‘Digital Watchman’ project. Scan a code, snap a photo, and boom—you’re a citizen conservationist! Over 800 global experts at the forum agreed: this digital approach could rewrite how cities protect their past.
Roman Jeannaeu, a documentary guru, is already dreaming of global series about the Axis. Could this be K-drama’s next rival? One thing’s clear: Beijing’s proving that ancient history and emoji-era tech are the ultimate power couple.
), AI-powered replicas, and even QR codes that turn tourists into heritage guardians! 
Over 800 global experts at the forum agreed: this digital approach could rewrite how cities protect their past.
One thing’s clear: Beijing’s proving that ancient history and emoji-era tech are the ultimate power couple. 
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